Crawling Valley Reservoir

This Alberta Prairie lake offers great Walleye and Pike fishing and is one of the closest locations to Calgary that offers quality Walleye fishing. Crawling Valley was originally stocked with Trout, but as the population suffered due to the increasing Pike population it was stocked with Walleye to balance out the fishery. You can expect to catch both species, and don't be surprised if you hook into some big fish which have been rumoured to reach into the high teens. If you don't have a boat, you're still in the game for some good fishing, there is plenty of shoreline access that is available, even on busy weekends.

Crawling Valley Reservoir also has a nice boat launch and marina, as well as camping right on the lake that accommodates various camping set-ups. For those who are bush shy or have kids, washrooms are available at the entrance of the campground from May 1st to September 30th . If you do plan on trolling the lake in your boat watch for shallow areas (some are rocky), they come up fast and they'll surprise you. The weather can change quickly in this area as well, so if your boat can't handle too much wind and waves stay closer to shore. This lake is ideal for a quick day/weekend get away that will satisfy fishermen of all skill levels.

Quick Overview

• Fish Species: Walleye, Pike, Perch, Lake Whitefish, Burbot
• Amenities: Boat launch/marina, lots of parking, washrooms, campground, lots of shore accessibility on south end
• Special Restrictions: As part of the rules & regulations for this location fishing in only permitted between sunrise and sunset for select months of the year
• Distance from: Calgary 2 hours | Edmonton 5 hours | Red Deer 3 hours
• Nearest Town/City: Bassano (16km)
• Nearest Fishing Store: Canadian Tire (Brooks), Walmart (Brooks)
• References: Rules & Regulations | Five day Weather Report | Location Map
• More Photos: Crawling Valley Walleye